Cochlear has launched the Osia 3 Sound Processor, which comes complete with Auracast and a clutch of technical innovations. It is described as the first fully rechargeable active bone conduction sound processor, offering up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge thanks to its lithium-ion battery. The company is also promising improved clarity and sound quality thanks to a new signal processing platform....
No actionable clinical practice change yet — audiologists fitting bone-anchored or active bone conduction systems should note the Osia 3's full rechargeability and Auracast support as counselling points for eligible patients, but no independent clinical evidence has been published to compare performance against prior generations.
The shift to full rechargeability and Auracast compatibility in active bone conduction processors reflects broader hearing-device platform trends and may influence patient counselling and clinic stock decisions for bone conduction candidates.
- 01Osia 3 is claimed to be the first fully rechargeable active bone conduction sound processor.
- 02Battery life is stated at up to 30 hours per charge.
- 03Device includes Auracast (Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast) connectivity for public venue streaming.
- 04Announcement originates from aurahear.com, a Cochlear-owned domain, indicating promotional content.
- 05No independent clinical performance data or peer-reviewed evidence accompanies the launch.
Osia 3 is the first fully rechargeable active bone conduction sound processor.
press releaseunclearOsia 3 delivers up to 30 hours of battery life per charge.
press releaseunclearOsia 3 features Auracast connectivity.
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